Homebuilders and the Moving Industry confidence highest in 7 years
Cord Moving and Storage headquartered in Saint Louis, MO is reporting that the confidence among the nation’s home builders has reached its highest level since November 2005, according to the National Association of Home Builders which is good news for the relocation industry. Its confidence index has reflected a positive outlook among builders for seven […]
Small business outlook improves, but health care concerns grow – As Cord Moving and Storage Looks to Other Opportunities
An index of small business indicators jumped by nearly 1 point in November, but the 92.5 reading shows that business owners are still hesitant to expand, according to the National Federation for Independent Business. November’s 0.9 point increase in NFIB’s monthly index followed a 2.3 point drop in October. The index is based on a survey of […]
Cord Moving and Storage answers the question why are more Americans not moving
Economists admire Americans for many traits: our profound respect for property rights, our tendency to forgo vacation days, our ingenious methods of mass-producing “food.” Another important attribute is our willingness to move, between houses, between states and across the country. Some economists believe our inborn rootlessness makes the country’s work force more dynamic and strengthens […]
Bloomington Relocation North American Van Lines Aids with Tornado Recovery
The November 17th tornado damage in central Illinois affected a lot of people. While Bloomington, IL was spared a direct hit, some employees of Bloomington Relocation had friends who were directly affected by the storm in Washington, IL. BR has been assisting those friends that were victims of the tornado by helping them move their […]
Cord Moving and Storage Announces September 15th – 21st is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Across the nation many companies, including Cord Moving and Storage an Agent for North American Van Lines with offices in Saint Louis, MO, Memphis, TN, Belleville, IL and Dixon, MO will be taking part in this important event by honoring drivers for their hard work, customer service, and commitment to safety. The Cord Moving – […]
Cord Moving and Storage is Focused on Recruiting Drivers
Recently the Director of Operations for Cord Moving and Storage headquartered in Saint Louis Mo with branches in Belleville, IL, Dixon MO and Memphis, TN sat down and outlined a very strategic plan on driver recruitment. Mike Scalera a veteran and well respected leader in the moving and storage business shared these key facts: “There […]
Cord Moving and Storage Provides This Month’s Packing and Moving Tips
JEWELRY AND SMALL STUFF: You know how it stinks to have jewelry get tangled up? For a couple bucks at Wal-Mart (and a little spare time, but it’s worth it)…there are jewelry baggies. These also come in nice if you have furniture with adjustable shelving (usually particle board)….place the shelve support thingies (for a lack […]
Cord Moving Helps Plan Your Move
It’s almost never too early to begin planning your move when possible. An early start can pay off in many ways: you can sort through your belongings at your own pace, for example. Donated used clothing and other household goods can provide a tax deduction, and you can schedule a yard sale at your convenience […]
Cord Moving and Storage Warns the Consumer to Be Alert
Spring is in the air and for sale signs are sprouting up along with crocuses and daffodils, as many families prepare to change residences. Those who decide to relocate may opt to leave the moving to professionals instead of doing it themselves. Be warned though, rogue movers are operating coast to coast, blending into the […]
Driver Shortage Impacts The Moving Industry
Truck drivers are the basic unit of transportation capacity and the glue that holds supply chains together. No container or straight truck or trailer moves without, at some point, a truck driver. Even so, trucking companies, especially truckload carriers and household van lines often have great difficulty finding, hiring and keeping drivers. Nearly every period […]
